Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 14777, David Gage, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Gage, David Elizabeth
W 14777
CONTENTS

Gage, David N.H. W 1477
To Searg! David Gage in Colo Grays Regiment in Lieut. Wylons Company

Pelham August the 25 1757 Most Affectionate Husband after my kindest Respects to you, hoping you are yet in the Land of the living, I send you these lines to inform you that both I and the Child are in good health at present. Blessed be God for the same, and if ever these lines overtake you I hope they will find you under the same Enjoyment. I have heard of the Battle that General Starks has had with the Enemy and I Expect that you and the Most of our Pelham men was in the Battle, which makes me feel very Melancholy Expecting every Day to hear Bad news from you but I hope for the Best for the Lord who is Able to do all things, can and will if he sees fit return you, friends, again I would inform you that it is a General time of health in this Place and they are all well at Father Atwood's, and desire to be remembered to you and your Mother and Sisters are all well and Desire the same and Brother Pierce has secured all your hay into your Barn; Lieut. Willson's family are all well I should be glad that you would send us a letter as soon as possible, I am more at present but I remain your Most affectionate Wife
Elizabeth Gage
M r Gage Sir
as I have been writing I would just let you know that I am alive and that I long to be with you but I cannot Remember me to all Pelham men tell amos Johnson that his family is well any body that will take the trouble to send me a line I shall receive it kindly and they shall be long without an answer from your friend Abiel Gage

New-Hampshire-1300
Elizabeth Gage, widow of David Gage, deceased
who died on the 26 th of April, 1827; of Hillsboro coin the State of N. Hamp. who was a pri. & sgt. in the camp y . commanded by Captain Wilson of the Reg t commanded by Col. Stark in the N. Hamp line for 10 mos. 9 dys pri. & sgt.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hamp. (Bureau) at the rate of 38 Dollars 16 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Au- gust, 1837 and sent to Genl. M. Richardson, Pelham, N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of March '37 = 228:96 Semi-ann. allowances ending 4 Sept. " 19:08
$248:04
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by S. A. Elliott Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 25.

Elizabeth Gage's second Declaration

State of New Hampshire Is —
On this seventh day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before me William M. Richardson, Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature in said State, Elizabeth Gage, a resident of Pelham in the County of Hillsborough and State aforesaid - Widow - aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 - That she is the Widow of David Gage of said Pelham Gentleman, who was a private in the army of the Revolution in the service of the United States from some time in April (as she thinks) A. D. 1775 until eight months were completed, being the time for which he enlisted (as will more fully appear by the documents now on file in the Pension office, which accompanied a former declaration by her made). She further declares that since making the declaration aforesaid it has been brought to her recollection that her said Husband served two months in the war of the Revolution near Boston, (she thinks as a Sergeant) in the winter and spring of the year 1775-6, (as will fully appear by reference to the affidavit of Edmund Tenney which accompanies this Declaration) - She declares further, That her said Husband performed a tour of duty in the Revolutionary war in the year A. D. 1777 of two months (as she thinks) and was at the capture of Burgoyne's Army, (as will more fully appear by reference to the files in the Office which accompanied the former declaration aforesaid). She further declares that she was married to David Gage on the 13 th of August A. D. 1776, and that her maiden name was Elizabeth Atwood. (as will fully appear by reference to the Affidavit of the Rev. Dr. Church, and the Certificate of the Town Clerk of said Pelham, now on file in the Office aforesaid) - That her said husband the said David Gage died on the 26 April 1827, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period

(as will more fully appear by reference to the affidavit of Nathan Gage which accompanies this declaration)
Witness
Sam t M. Richardson
Elizabeth her X Gage mark.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me the undersigned. And I do hereby certify that the above named Elizabeth Gage by reason of her great age and bodily infirmities is wholly unable to attend court; and that she has always sustained a good character for truth and veracity and that I have no doubt but her declaration above made is true; I having been well acquainted with her for more than forty years
W m M. Richardson.

Affidavit Nathan Gage -

I Nathan Gage of Pelham in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire on my oath depose and say. That I am a son of David Gage formerly of said Pelham but now deceased and Elizabeth his wife. That my Father the said David Gage died on the 26 th day of April 1827, and that my said mother lives in the same house with me, and has so done ever since the decease of my father, & that she has remained unmarried to the present time. & is still the Widow of David Gage aforesaid.
I further testify and say that I have often heard my said father say that he was appointed a Sergeant while in the service, & that he gave the Company a Bottle of Westindia Rum on the occasion - the Bottle is still in my possession and is marked "D.G. 1776". It formerly was the practice to present spirituous liquor to friends who called - and on those occasions, I have often heard him say when he set that Bottle on the table, that that was the bottle he bought when in the army, & filled with westindia rum, to treat the company with, when he was appointed Sergeant.
Nathan Gage
State of New Hampshire } Hillsborough County } So - July 7 th 1827.
Then the above named Nathan Gage personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me, Sam d M. Richardson, Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Nathan Gage, who has subscribed the above affidavit, is entitled to full credit for truth and veracity.
Sam d M. Richardson, Just. Peace

I, John H. Church of Pittsfield in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, Clerk - on my oath depose and say, That I have examined the Records of Marriages solemnized by the Reverend Amos Moody, the former Minister of this Town, and my immediate predecessor in said Office, and find the following entry among about fifty others, all entered pretty much in the same way - Viz - "1776, August 13." "Married David Gage to Elizabeth Atwood both of this town." I have not the least doubt but the said David Gage was lawfully married to the said Elizabeth Atwood, at the time above mentioned, as the above is the manner in which Mr. Moody kept a record of all the marriages solemnized by him, so far as I have examined. John H. Church.
State of New Hampshire } ss. March 18. 1837- Hillsborough County
Then personally appeared the Revd. John H. Church P.P. and made oath, in due form of law, That the above affidavit by him subscribed, is according to the best of his belief true.
Before me, Sam d M. Richardson, Justice of Peace
I the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Hillsborough, do hereby certify, That I have for many years been personally acquainted with the Reverend Doct r Church of this Town, whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit, and that he is a most credible witness, and entitled to the fullest credit for truth and veracity.
Sam d M. Richardson, Justice of Peace - H

I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of Justice for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Samuel M. Richardson within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, as within mentioned, and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name this fourth day of April in the year of our Lord, 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Rev. Dr. Church's Affidavit.

Mr. Abel Gage's Affidavit

I, Abel Gage of Pelham in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire, aged eighty one years, on my oath depose & say, that I was intimately acquainted with David Gage of this town, & a near neighbor to him, now deceased, & that I saw him at Cambridge & Winterhill in Massachusetts in the month of December 1775 & that he then belonged to the army which was stationed there. I have no doubt but Mr Gage served eight months at this time, in the United States army
I further testify & say that I was, knowing to the enlistment of said David Gage into the service of the United States, in the month of July 1777, for two months. & I have no doubt but he served out his time. I have often heard him say that he was in the battle of Bennington
Abel Gage
State of New Hampshire } March 22 d 1837- Hillsborough County ss
Then personally appeared the above named Abel Gage, and made solemn Oath, in due form of law, that the above affidavit by him subscribed is according to the best of his recollection true Before me, Sam l M c Richardson, Justice of the Peace.
State of New Hampshire } March 22 d 1837 Hillsborough County ss
I hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with Deacon Abel Gage of this town, whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit for many years & that he is a credible witness and entitled to the fullest credit for truth and veracity
Sam l M c Richardson, Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Samuel M. Richardson within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as within mentioned, and that the within signa- tures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have here- unto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name, this fourth day of April 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Sec. 5

Gage, David N.H. W 1477
W. J. Gage Dunham

Washington Sept 16, 1894 Permit the Burrows David Page and Richard Barker to pass from this to the other world being Prendergast Duty by Reason of sickness Order of Joseph Alvis Sturgeon

Gage, David
N.H. W 1477

Sgt gages Meas Lieut Wilson Captain Gregg John Farbox Emerson Cobble Sam l Morison
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David Gage's discharge for 10 days from Winter Hill. Signed by Genl Sullivan Oct 5 th 1775
Gage, David N.H. W 1477

Winer Hill October 5 th 1863
Daniel Gage of Captain Woodbury's Company in Col's Stark's Regiment has Leave of Absence for Ten Days for Sullivan B'gend.
5

Gage, David
N.H. W/4777
5
Sir please to deliver Provision for 30 men under the Command of Lieut Jesse Wilson
1777
See copy of letter to Gage

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To the David Gage In Belham With Love
Gage David A.H. 1877

Verington Sept r 20 th 1877
Living the life I this time enclose briefly, the right and do gladly inform you that I am in the land of the living and in perfect health and I hope to be good for it as I hope when these lines reach you I find you in the same state of health they leave in. I would inform you that I received your letter with great pleasure to hear that you are in so comfortable a state of health and the best of any friends - I would inform you that I have been in a very warm engagement in which we had wonderful success as it is likely you have heard more of the particulars than I have time to write. I have nothing pressing to write only that all the men are all in pretty good health and nice living is very good at present for our money and that we have plenty.
I desire to be remembered to Father Wood and mother & all the family & to my mother's age and my brothers and sisters and all inquiring friends.
So no more but I am your kind and loving
Husband David Gage
To Eliza & Elizabeth Gage

Fe 22nd David Gage In Pelham With Care
Please inform you that I did
Gage, David N.H. W1477

Brownington August 24 th 1861
Loving Wife these Lines come with my love to you Hoping they will find you in good Health: thro' the goodness of god as they leave me: I Have Had my Health since I left Home as well as I could Expect: I Have not Heard any thing from you since I left Home I Would inform you of our victory over our enemies since we had wonderful Success: our engagement began about three of the Clock in the after noon on Saturday the 16 th instant and lasted the best of that Day with a little Separation I was in the Brigest Part of it my self But with the blessing of god I was Prepared to receive our enemies and I hope I may be able to give you the Praise for our victory in an overwhelming Victory that we Killed 40 Wounded: and on the Enemies side a bout 100 Killed and 100 Wounded & Seven hundred taken Prisoners as I suppose you Will hear that it was very soon I Would inform you of our being in which is very good Beef and Bread in Plenty and Saw that good it is a general time of Health in the army in Left Wilsons Company there was one Killed one Wounded that was John Skineade Killed Joseph Kelings Wounded Richard Barker Desiers to be remembered to his Parents and said that you will them if you see them that He has had something of small turn but giving better: I Have nothing more to write only that all men are all in good Health only the for mentioned ones are all well and happy I Would have more to tell to night if an opportunity Will allow: and if you have an opportunity subscribe it to Colo. Hovey & Chels Regiment Left before Wilsons Company
So No more But I am your Loving Husband Till Death
David Gage

State of New Hampshire and its Office July 14. 1831
Wherein William William M. Richardson is Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature in said State, and the within named Samuel M. Richardson is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough, both duly qualified and their respective signatures within are their own free acts and voluntary In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State.
Ralph Metcalf Secretary of State.

Affidavit Enoch Howard—

I Enoch Howard of Pelham in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged eighty eight years, on my oath depose & say that I enlisted into the eight months service of the United States in the month of May AD 1775, in Capt Wood- bury's Company of Col. Stark's which was stationed near Boston regiment. Mr. Da- vid Gage, formerly of this Town but now Lebanon , enlisted into the same company for eight months, and ser- ved his time out. I saw him every day dur- -ing the whole time, & am therefore certain he served his time out. If my memory serves me right said David Gage did the duty of a sergeant a part of said eight months, if not all. Enoch Howard
State of New Hampshire } July 7 th 1837- Hillsborough County ss - }
Then personally appeared the above named Enoch Howard, and made solemn oath in due form of Law, that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me, Sam d M. Richardson Just. Peace
I hereby certify, that the above named Deponent Enoch Howard, notwithstanding his great age, retains his faculties remarkably well, & is intitled to full credit for truth and veracity.
Sam d M. Richardson Just. Peace.

Affidavit Edmund Finney -

I Edmund Jenney of Pelham in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, aged eighty years, on my oath depose and say, that I was well acquainted with Mr. David Gage formerly of this town, but now de- ceased, and that I served a campaign of two months with him in the winter, Spring before the British evacuated Boston,  at  near  Cambridge near Boston, We started from Pelham together in the war of the revolution. We started together from Pelham, and mess ed together dur- ing the whole term, and returned to Pelham together. as I think I have therefore no hesitation in saying that  the last said David Gage served two months in the Revolutionary war at this time.
Edmund Jenney
State of New Hampshire } July 4 th 1837. Hillsborough County ss }
Then personally appeared the above named Edmund Jenney and made solemn oath in due form of Law that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me Sam d M. Richardson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify, that Edmund Jenney, the above named deponent, is entitled to the fullest credit for truth and veracity — Sam d M. Richardson Justice of Peace

Four Cents Cert. of Mrs Gage's publication

I the Subscriber, Town Clerk of Pelham in the county of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire duly chosen and sworn to the faithful discharge of the duties of said office do hereby certify that I have examined the books of record of the intentions of marriage between persons kept by my predecessor in office and now in my possession and find an entry therein as follows
"David Page and Elizabeth Atwood, both of this town was lawfully published in Pelham July 8, 1776"
Attest,
Jemimah Tyler Town Clerk
Pelham March, 1837

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
June 10, 1924
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. J. H. Beyer cash No. 75/100 for $ , requesting copy post office address as per letter herewith.
Copies marked Div. Finance Noted June 17, 24
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
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Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
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Ex. C.W.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 1025
Date June 14, 24
Subject David Ruge, Rev. Ad 14777
1 (No.) copies of 2 (No.) pieces consisting of 4 (No.) pages to be
forwarded when completed to the Division
Remarks:
Approved:
W. H. Jones
Chief Div.
Chief clerk.

Mrs Arthur H. Beyer
see below
404 S. Clifton Terrace N.W. Washington, D.C.
mailed June 17/24 to this address.
wants uncertified photostat copies of
2 pages from Rev. War pension claim of David Durell S20341
2 " " " " " " " David Gage W. 14777
1 " " " " " " " David Campbell M18859
paid for June 9. 24. 75 cents
received by A.E. Wilson
REV. WAR SECTION
FINANCE DIVISION JUN 10 1924 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
If not delivered before June 20. it must be mailed to her at 3418 Burch Ave - Hyde Park Cincinnati Ohio

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
May 27 1924
Chief Rev Secy Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs A. H. Koeyer cash No. 150 for $ 1.50 , requesting copy post office address as per letter herewith.
This mailed to Finance Div now June 3, 24 REV. WAR SECTION
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
2662
Request for Photostatting (To be prepared in duplicate)
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Ex. W
965
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Date
May 21 24
Job No.
David Page New MS 14777
Subject
(No.)
1
(No.)
2
pieces consisting of
(No.)
7
pages to be
Division
forwarded when completed to the
Remarks:
Approved:
W. H. Johnson
Chief Div.
Chief Clerk.

  David Durell, Rev War.  S 20341-  1 page.    James Campbell  " S 10423-  1 "    David Campbell  " W. 18859  6 "    David Gage x  " W. 14777  2 "  
 10 " pages  not certified 
Mrs Arthur W. Beyer HOH South Clifton Terrace N.W. Washington D.C.
Recd $1 50 / 100 May 27. 1924
W.E. Nelson

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14777 Elizabeth Gage Widow of David Gage Sergt Rev War
Act: July 4 th 86
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 264
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apl 2, 1904 Hon. C. R. Davis Apl. 4, 1904. His M c L. Gage - Ashtabula
1924 June 3. Ex. Copies mailed to Mrs. Arthur H. Heyer. AW. 1924 June 17. Copies mailed to Mrs. A. W. Heyer. AW.

1733 Declaration of Elizabeth Gage widow of David Sergt 79 on Rolls Wilson Capt. 77- 2mo 9ds Sergt. 75. 8- per
Adm o Sergt. 2mo 9ds: 11.50 Pr. 8- 26.66 per ann. $ 38.16 comm g 4 March 1839
Sam l M c Richardson Esq. Pelham Mt.

State of New Hampshire ss -
On this twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before me William M Richardson, Chief Justice of the Superior Court in said State Elizabeth Gage a resident of Pelham in the County of Hillsborough and State aforesaid, of David Gage deceased Widow aged eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th A.D. 1836. That she is the Widow of David Gage late of said Pelham deceased - that her maiden name was Elizabeth Atwood - that she was married to the said David Gage on the 13 th day of August 1776 - that the said David Gage died on the twenty sixth of April 1827 and that she has since remained a widow and unmarried. And she further says, that the said David Gage her late husband entered the service of the United States in April as she thinks in the year 1775 that he served as a private or sergeant in Captain Woodbury's company and Col. Stark's regiment until the December following as she thinks, & that she firmly believes that he was in the service at that time eight months and she further says that afterwards, to wit in the month of July A.D. 1777 he again entered into the service of the United States as a private or sergeant in Lieutenant Wilson's Company and Col. Gregg's Regiment and remained in the service until two months were completed.
Elizabeth her X Gage mark
Witness, Sam d M. Richardson -
Subscribed and sworn to before the undersigned on the day and year above mentioned. And I do certify that the said Elizabeth Gage by reason of her age and bodily infirmities is unable to attend court
Wm M Richardson

Seth Cutter's Affidavit
Seth Cutter
...in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and...
...the ... of ...

I Seth Cutter of Peterboro in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged seventy eight years on my oath depose & say that in the month of April 1775. I enlisted into the service of the United States and David Gage of this town now deceased enlisted at the same time as I think, & went with me & a number of others from this town to Winter Hill near Boston where we staid eight months being the time for which we enlisted. I have no doubt but the said David Gage served eight months in the United States army. We both served in Capt. Elisha Woodbury's company in Col. Husk's regiment, which was engaged in the battle of Bunker Hill .
I further testify & say that I enlisted into the service of the United States in the summer of 1777 & went to Bennington where I saw David Gage aforesaid frequently. I was in the battle at Bennington where I saw said Gage, & I have no doubt but he served two months at this time.
Seth Cutter.
State of New Hampshire } March 28. 1837 Hillsborough County ss }
Then the above named Seth Cutter personally appeared & on oath in due form of law that the above affidavit by him subscribed is according to the best of his belief true.
Before me Saml M. Richardson Just Peace
I hereby certify that Seth Cutter, the above named deponent, is entitled to full credit for truth & veracity.
Saml M. Richardson Justice of Peace

I Andrew Wallace Clerk of the Superior Court of Judica- ture for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Samuel M. Richardson within named is a justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as within mentioned, and that the with- in signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed the seal of said Court and subscri- bed my name, this fourth day of April in the year of our Lord 1837.
A. Wallace Clerk
Seal of the Court